The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-09

ture deliberaion yesterday, the curators referred
the matter back to the faculty, comforting on then
absolute power to deal with the "bugs az they
should best see fit As the faculty are diametri
cally opposed to thes Greek letter orde 3, it can
only be inferred that the boys have q
black eye. The unfortunate state OF AFFAIRS
will likely brew tell and trouble for the FACULTY
and students in the future, and behold for moa'
and grain of sand. The remanding of the case,
it is said, to save the dignity OF the faculty
THE FEMALE ANNEX.
The trustees of the University have purchased d
from j. W. Snyder his large, new residence on
University avenue, east of the town, together from
j. W Snyder and d. N. Snyder, tairty-one acres
of land, and the building of the female annex
will be commenced this summer, and IL is expected
that sufficient progress Will be MADE TO transfer
the female department there next season. Inc
Snyder residence vii be used as female boarding
house The price for this property was S23,OO0.
Capt. John W. Snyder takes his family TO his
ranch in Mitchell county until he can rebuild here
The commencement day OF the UnNelsiiy
crowded TO witness the graduating class
of the Southwestern university, with the follow
ing programme:
Lai! Salutatory-First Honor.
I'D. Mccullough, jr., Falls county, Texas.
Grafton &c Ame ricanism in Art and Literature.
Roddie s. Clover, B. s., Williamson county
Vo a. solo.."Jamie". ,.... Miss Lizzie Graham
Orauon-.-"T nth Crushed to Earth Shall kise
Oraton--"The Web of Our life is of a Mingled
Yarn. Shakespeare.
- Ed. Mccullough, ir, b. s., Falls county, Tex
Dance---N Neapoitaine OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Smith
Miss Susie Mood.
Oration-.-POetic Inspiration,
NJ D. Slator Llauo county.
Grafton "'Tis the Night that Brings Ont the Stars.
Asa H. Willie, jr., A. b., G llvest0n county.
Grafton. ."Trua Ideal of Life
j. IL. w. Williams, a. B., Williamson county.
(EXcnsed)
Song ."Behind the Clouds. Words and music by
Milton Ragsdale. e....:................Mrs Mrs. Dean
Valedictory Address---Frst Honor.
NJ. D slator, Llano county.
Prof. Ragsdae aud Mrs. Dean.
The committee to award the medal given by Mr.
Re DR.. A. K. Goodwin of BRENNAN, reti ed, and
aft er three-fourths of an hour deliberatiOn re-
turned ard awarded the m dal to Mr. Abdon Holt,
A. B., of Abilene, Texas. The vote stood first,
two for Holt; two for NJ. ID. Slater and one for
Asa ii Willie, jr. The struggle for this the most
coveted honor of the school was indeed IcalculaOly
close. The marks of the two best standing each
forty-eight and half out of possible nifty. Holt
finally won on account of superior composition.
DR.. Pinson, of Austn then presented the Fisher
English Essay, medal to Mr. M. M. McDean, OF
Georgetown. The medal for essay on Spectrum
Analystois Mr.. E. P. Newsom, of Dallas county,
and DR.. j. W. Heidi presented the faculty
scholarship medal equally because
of tie) to Mr.. NJ. D. slater, of Llano, Texas and
Mr. Ed Mccullough, of Falls county, in the shape
of two g Id medals of the same style aud de-
sign.
Dr. Heidi then made IN able and eloquent bac-
calaureate address, bringing the cheers from the
boys frequently while confering the degrees on
the graduates. The a. dience then adjourned,
singing Sweet Bye and Bye"
society tonight. The crowd is leaving fast this
evening.